Las Vegas businesses, local leaders concerned about conventions as COVID cases rise

Some Las Vegas locals are concerned about the future of conventions, as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Southern Nevada.

Disney has announced it will not be sending executives or stars to the city next month for CinemaCon, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area. Now, there is already some concern about major conventions canceling trips to Las Vegas altogether.

As of right now, no major conventions or trade shows have officially canceled trips here. But local leaders and businesses are worried that could happen if our COVID numbers do not get better.

Frank Friedlander, owner, and co-founder of TuffSkin Surface Protection, is holding on to hope. The hospitality trade show where he is supposed to be an exhibitor is still scheduled for August on the Las Vegas Strip.

If it did not happen, he would be worried.

“Would it hurt us? Definitely,” Friedlander told 8 News Now.

TuffSkin sells a product that seals marble to prevent etching or stains. Friedlander says without conventions, it is hard to get new customers.

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